Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta
A comforting pasta dish combining crispy bacon, vibrant Brussels sprouts, and fresh pesto, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For extra crunch, try roasting the Brussels sprouts before adding them to the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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